How to disable the seatbelt chime in a Toyota SUV

Some people find the seat belt warning chime to be annoying and unnecessary, whether it is sounding because there is a dog or bag on the passenger’s seat, or because they have unbuckled their seat belt to assist in backing up. If you are one of those people, and you have a late model Toyota SUV, there is an easy solution. Toyota has allowed the owner to disable the chime in the 4Runner (4th Generation, 2003-2009), FJ Cruiser (2007-current), Lexus RX (2004-2008), and RAV4 (2006-current). This may work on other Toyota (Matrix, etc) or Scion models, particularly those manufactured in Japan.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4Runner (4th Generation, 2003-2009), FJ Cruiser (2007-current), Lexus RX (2004-2008), or RAV4 (2006-current)

1. 
    
   Key in the ON position

   Turn the key to the ON position

2. 
    
   Correct screen - ODO

   Press the trip/odometer button until the screen shows the ODO reading (rather than TRIP A or TRIP B)

3. Turn the key to the OFF position

4. Turn the key to the ON position

5. Press and hold the trip/odometer button (within 6 seconds of turning the key)

6. Hold the trip/odometer button for 10 seconds, then fasten the driver’s seatbelt

7. “b_on” should appear on the odometer screen – at this point you can release the trip/odometer button

8. 
    

   Press the trip/odometer button – “b_off” should appear

9. Turn the key to the OFF position

Tips & Warnings

• If you have no success the first time, try again.
• Be safe - wear your seatbelt!

[chrisboda]

on 9/10/2009 I cannot get this to work on my 08 Rav4. The b_On never appears. Is there a different procedure for newer rav4's?